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Thanks for the help! I know it'll take money and add weight. I'm just exploring the possibilities. DC motors are immensely cheaper and easier to cool, it seems. Can I do this? Going back to the original question, how would I rate a DC motor for use as a generator and what would I need to...

My dad is an electrical engineer, I am not. I am just a dumb race car driver. That said, I want to not ask him too much about all this stuff since I want to not look like a complete idiot. I feel that some of this stuff should be somewhat common knowledge, but alas, I am drawing a blank. I...